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Can I use the new iMac (24" M3) as a full use display w/ my new MacBook Pro (M2 Pro)?

If I buy the new iMac (M3), from time to time I would like to use it as the display for my MacBook M2 Pro (16"). Not just mirroring my display, but using the camera and speakers (especially for Webex, Zoom, or Teams conference calls). Is this supported? If so, how?

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 14.1

Posted on Nov 4, 2023 2:50 PM

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Posted on Nov 4, 2023 3:04 PM

This is not supported. There were only a few iMac models that could ever function in Target Display Mode. None of the current generation can do that.

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Nov 4, 2023 3:20 PM in response to jscottiii

The 27" Apple 5K Studio Display (2022) is a standalone display.


16" M2 {Pro/Max} MacBook Pros are among the computers compatible with it. Note that since this monitor has high resolution, Thunderbolt input, and no "on-monitor" menu controls for things like brightness, it is really only compatible with the Macs and iPads listed on the Technical Specifications page.


Studio Display - Standard glass - Tilt-adjustable stand - Apple

Studio Display - Technical Specifications - Apple


That is, it's not as platform-neutral as most {DisplayPort, HDMI, USB-C (DisplayPort)} monitors.


Can I use the new iMac (24" M3) as a full use display w/ my new MacBook Pro (M2 Pro)?

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